Newry marathon runner and triathlon enthusiast, Dermot Mathers, is setting himself another personal challenge this week as he aims to break the Guinness World Record for distance running on a treadmill. The twelve hour challenge to raise funds for the Southern Area Hospice, will take place in The Quays Shopping Centre on 28th April, beginning at 8am. Read more

There was an overwhelming sense of sadness in the area on Monday last when the funeral Mass and burial of once-prominent and highly respected businesswoman, Rose Moley, took place in Crossmaglen. Read more

Republican group, eirigi have slammed what they call “an upsurge in PSNI harassment” this month, claiming they have been inundated with reports of harassment incidents taking place throughout the Newry area. Read more

Creggan Church of Ireland Hall Management Committee has won ‘Big’ on the Lottery. The local group who are based in Creggan C.O.I Parish Hall have been granted £9,028 via the Big Lottery Fund’s, ‘Awards For All Programme.’ Read more

The newly established Crossmaglen branch of Comhaltas – An Bonnán Buí – is set to host its first Folk Club this weekend, with the renowned fiddle player Zoe Conway and her husband John McIntyre as the headline act. Read more